Brussels, 21 June 2012. As part of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012, the European Commission is launching the European Year 2012 Awards in order to celebrate organisations and individuals that promote active ageing through their activities. “Workplaces for all Ages”: This category recognises the best initiatives by employers, trade unions and not-for-profit organisations that promote better working conditions for older employees. “Towards Age-Friendly Environments”: This category recognises outstanding initiatives by regional or local authorities that create an inclusive and accessible local environment which facilitates active ageing and has a positive effect on health and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, June 21st 2012 |
Taskforce announced at Boao Forum by chairman Richard Attias; Forum will take place the June 8-10, 2012 in Libreville, Gabon and will host a major Chinese delegation. Building on the momentum of the New York Forum, launched in June 2010 by former Davos producer and Clinton Global Initiative and Nobel Laureates Conference co-founder Richard Attias, the first “New York Forum AFRICA” will take place in Libreville, the capital of Gabon, from June 8-10, 2012. The New York Forum AFRICA is being hosted by President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba. This Forum aims to become the largest conference for economic leaders,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, May 29th 2012 |
Versatile sing-jay Decibel drops the A-Klass-produced banger Dancehall Style, on Africa Day making a welcome return to the pop scene after collaborating with Award winning duo BKay and Kazz. With the launch of the new track, Northampton-based Decibel marks a key calendar day for Africans all over the world. Decibel says of his new track: “When we went into the studio to record Dancehall Style, me and the boys (BKay and Kazz) had been reminiscing so much about home. We miss Masvingo and we miss Zimbabwe hence the symbolic launch of the track on Africa Day.” “With this tune we want the world to feel... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, May 24th 2012 |
You haven’t really been to a party until you’ve been to an African party – who does glamour, bling and entourage better than we? From fashion to food to entertainment we know how to roll. And it’s infectious – our fashion houses are going global, Afro beats are played in the best clubs in the world and even our cuisine is enjoying a renaissance. With this outpour of interest in all things African, Path to Possibilities (P2P), has decided to inject a bit of African swagger into their upcoming charity event; Race for Change; a 5K & 10K charity run... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, May 23rd 2012 |
By Samuel Chamboko – Sawubona! In life Claire Squires lived what would be described as an ordinary life but in death this young Brit will probably have the most profound effect on a lot of people in need. This young lady who collapsed and passed away tragically metres from the finish at the London Marathon would, in life, would have probably raised a modest amount for the Samaritans, a charity she was running in aid of, but after her death touched so many people around the world, she has just raised over a £1m for them. While all this was... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, May 13th 2012 |
